Happy New Years, guys! The holiday season may be over, but as the world gears up for 2023 (and the inevitable wild ride that’s coming), December 31st celebrations take on extra importance.
Compared with last week’s Christmas-focused streaming roundup — which included “Knockout 2,” “Matilda the Musical” and “The Witcher: Origins” among others — this weekend’s list of recommendations is far from complete. so many. However, for the first time in a long time, there are no sequels or follow-up seasons to enjoy in the next few days. Instead, everything contained below is a fresh conveyor belt of ideas.
At least the last batch of new movies and TV shows for 2022 can subsequently be described as unique, and we’ve picked seven highlights to stream this weekend on platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and HBO Max.
White Noise (Netflix)
Frances Ha director Noah Baumbach returns to Netflix this weekend with “White Noise,” his first feature film since 2019’s “Marriage Story.”
Based on the satirical novel of the same name by Don DeLillo, new netflix movies Adam Driver stars as Jack Gladney, a college professor whose suburban life is upended when a nearby chemical spill forces him and his family to evacuate. Greta Gerwig, Marvel cast members Don Cheadle, André 3000, Alessandro Nivola and Jodie Turner-Smith also star.
White Noise has been almost universally praised by critics as a “riveting, cerebral black comedy,” so look forward to seeing it added to our list Best Netflix Movies soon.
Now available to stream on Netflix.
Kaleidoscope (Netflix)
Netflix has leaned more toward experimental storytelling than most streamers in recent years, and Kaleidoscope is further evidence of that sentiment.
With the exception of the final episode, the eight-part series — about a group of burglars planning a major heist over the course of two decades — is designed to be viewed in a completely random (i.e. non-linear) order. In other words, we encourage you to take an active part in solving the mystery behind the heist that occurred in Episode 8.
“The Mandalorian” season 3 stars Giancarlo Esposito, Paz Vega, Suicide Squad’s Jai Cohenti and Rufus Sewell round out the kaleidoscope cast.It’s a limited series and looks ready to earn a spot on our list Best Netflix Shows Just for pure creativity.
Available on Netflix starting Sunday.
Treason (Netflix)
Daredevil himself Charlie Cox rekindles his relationship with his old employer Netflix in new spy thriller Treason.
The five-part series, directed by “Bridge of Spies” writer Matt Charman, casts Cox as the newly appointed head of MI6 with a checkered past — in the form of Russian spy O. The image of Olga Kurylenko appears.black widow) – came back to haunt him and his family. Ciarán Hinds (Belfast) and Oona Chaplin (game of Thrones) is also a star.
Ahead of its Netflix debut on Monday, Dec. 26, we chatted with Treason’s cast and creators about the show’s origins and inspiration (we couldn’t resist asking Cox a few questions about his Daredevil return, too).
Now available to stream on Netflix.
Paul Goldman (Peacock)
A word of warning: Paul T. Goldman looks weird. really weird. It’s so weird, in fact, we’re not entirely sure what it is. But anyway, here it is.
Per Peacock, Paul T. Goldman is “a mind-bending series from the director of Borat Subsequent Moviefilm […] Director Jason Woliner has been filming for over a decade, and the story keeps taking new jaw-dropping twists. More specifically, a comedy-documentary series about the experiences of the real Paul T. Goldman, played by…Paul T. Goldman?
Well, we still don’t know anything – but the first three episodes of the show are available Peacock More new episodes are coming over the next three weeks, starting Sunday.
Now available on Peacock.
The Best Stand-Up Movies of 2022 (Netflix)
Netflix’s newest special, The Best of Stand-Up 2022, pulls together all of the anchor’s recent successful stand-up shows into one long-form joke marathon.
Starring Bill Burr, Ali Wong, Gabriel Iglesias, Trevor Noah, Taylor Tomlinson, Jo Koy and more, Best of Stand-Up 2022 is your best chance to brush up on this year’s cultural jokes before they’re replaced Whatever the absurdity of 2023 place.
Oddly enough, Netflix hasn’t shared an official trailer for the special yet, so you’ll have to take our word for it: You’re going to get at least one laugh out of it.
Now available to stream on Netflix.
This Place Rules (HBO Max)
The first of two documentaries featured this week (three if you count Paul T. Goldman) is This Place Rules on HBO Max.
Self-proclaimed “Gonzo” journalist Andrew Callaghan leads this feature-length investigative film about the state of American politics in the months leading up to the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots. This Place Rules airs on HBO on December 30th and then on HBO Max the following day.
It’s available to stream on HBO Max starting Saturday.
Wildcat (Prime Video)
Animal lovers, this is for you. Prime Video’s new documentary, “Wildcat,” tells the inspiring story of a young war veteran, Harry Turner, as his journey through the Amazon rainforest sees him establish an unlikely family with an orphaned ocelot. possible relationship.
According to Amazon, “What was meant to be an escape from life turned out to be an unexpected journey of love, discovery, and healing.” Wildcat’s rave reception at the Telluride Film Festival suggests it might be one of them. one Best Prime Video Movies.
Now available to stream on Prime Video.